Hornets Surprise Brunswick 75-55

1/28/2016

“It’s about Team” a theme we constantly speak about and support as the central core of our team mission.

Within the first 6 minutes of the game, three of the Hornet’s starters (Rice, Smith and DiMartino) were on the bench due to fouls and didn’t play for the remainder of the first half. The play of Chris Wright (11 points) was uplifting along with Pasquale Villano, the rebounding of Aiden Rountree and the steady floor play of Kyle Williams off the bench were key for the Hornets.

This, combined with Dan Draffan’s (8 points) and T.J Rountree (7 points), gave Hamden Hall a 32 to 24 half time lead.

Brunswick only scored 5 baskets in the first half as the intense defense is becoming a trademark of the Green and White.

In the second half the Hornets jumped out quickly led by Draffan and T.J Rountree to increase their lead to 42-30. Brunswick never got their offense going as the Hornets aggressive play and changing defenses never let them get any closer than 6 points.

The visiting Bruins were in third place in the Fairchester League and a team that we haven’t beaten in four years. This was a solid win and, while still early, may have a bearing in the seeding process at the end of the season.

Last night’s win was a prime example of the theme “It’s About Team” with the bench scoring 20 points contributing 11 assists, grabbing 10 rebounds and brought energy to the floor and it couldn’t have come at a better time. If we are going to be a factor, we must have the bench play as they did last night.

Next up we visit our arch rival Hopkins at their gym and based on past history it will be a large and loud crowd.

Box Score:

Draffan-9-0-3/5-21 pts, T.J Rountree-5-2-2/6-18 pts, Rice-5-0-6/12-16 pts, Wright-2-2-1/2-11 pts, Villano-2-0-2/4-6 pts, A.Rountree-1-0-0-2 pts.Cogdell-0-0-1/2-1 pt.

Williams-0-0-0-, Moran-0-0-0,Johns-0-0-0-,Johnson-0-0-0-,Smith-0-0-0-,DiMartino-0-0-0,

24-4-15/33-75 pts

Leading Scorer-Draffan-21 pts.

Leading Rebounder-Draffan-14

Leading Blocks-Draffan-3

Leading Assists-T.J. Rountree-5

Leading Steals-Williams-3

Record 10-4 (5-1 League)

We are improving and only have 8 games remaining, all within the League.

Hopefully there are more surprises left as the season continues…………

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